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Etihad Airways and China Southern Airlines move closer with a MOU

Etihad Airways, the national airline of the United Arab Emirates, and China Southern Airlines, Asia’s largest airline, are set to explore deeper and broader cooperation opportunities following the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to provide passengers with an enhanced travel experience.

Following Etihad’s move to Beijing Daxing International Airport (PKX), which is also China Southern Airlines’ hub, the MOU provides scope for expansion of the current codeshare co-operation and allows the partners to explore extending global flight networks beyond the two carriers’ hubs, providing passengers with a more valuable, convenient and high-quality travel experience. This is further enhanced by Etihad services to China Southern’s home hub at Guangzhou Baiyuan, introduced in October 2022.

The MOU also contains plans for mutual procurement opportunities across ground handling, cargo handling, bonded warehousing, catering, and maintenance, repair and overhaul in either Guangzhou, Beijing or Abu Dhabi, broadening cooperation opportunities in the airline supply chain.

Hong Kong Airlines to fly to Beijing Daxing International Airport

Hong Kong Airlines Airbus A350-941 B-LGC (msn 168) LAX (Michael B. Ing). Image: 940394.

Hong Kong Airlines will begin operating flights between Hong Kong and Beijing Daxing International Airport every Monday, Wednesday, Saturday, and Sunday starting on March 15, 2023. 

Top Copyright Photo: Hong Kong Airlines Airbus A350-941 B-LGC (msn 168) LAX (Michael B. Ing). Image: 940394.

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Himalya Airlines restores the Beijing route

Himalya Airlines will add the Kathmandu – Beijing route on February 11. The airline made this announcement:

The Kathmandu – Beijing flight was previously suspended in 2020 during the COVID-19 pandemic which has now recommenced after the withdrawal of travel restrictions by China on January 8, 2023.

Himalaya Airlines is planning to reconnect with Beijing Daxing International Airport with its weekly service starting from February 11, 2023 and scheduled to fly every Saturday.

Top Copyright Photo: Himalaya Airlines (Nepal) Airbus A320-214 WL 9N-ALM (msn 6626) DXB (Andi Hiltl). Image: 956019.

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British Airways announces the resumption of flights to Mainland China

After a two-year absence, British Airways has announced it will resume flights between the UK and mainland China. Flights to Shanghai will commence on April 23 and Beijing on June 3. 

British Airways first flew to China in 1980 and continued to do so until the pandemic. The airline has been working hard to reintroduce these important routes to enable customers to reunite with family and friends.

Chinese Cabin Crew Wing CeremonyTaken: 27th May 2016Picture by: Stuart Bailey / British Airways

From April 23, flights will operate daily between London Heathrow and Shanghai Pudong International Airport – flight numbers BA168/BA169. From June 3, flights will operate four times per week between London Heathrow and Beijing Daxing Airport – flight numbers BA88/89.

Schedule:

Flight NumberDay of weekDeparture AirportDeparture TimeArrival AirportArrival Time 
London-Shanghai Service from 23rd April 2023 
BA169DailyLondon Heathrow1225Shanghai Pudong0755^ 
BA168DailyShanghai Pudong1100London Heathrow1825 
London-Beijing service from 3rd June 2023 
BA89Mon, Tue, Thu, SatLondon Heathrow1505Beijing Daxing0935^ 
BA88Tue, Wed, Fri, SunBeijing Daxing1120London Heathrow1730 

^arrives 1 day later

*Schedule is effective from 23rd April and 3rd June  2023 and subject to operational change and regulatory approval. 

Top Copyright Photo: British Airways Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner G-ZBKK (msn 38627) AMS (Ton Jochems). Image: 960012.

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